Mistaken for the baby Jesus when he was 3: Berwick boy angelic in his light-up wheelchair

By Christina Higginbotham

chigginbotham@fosters.com

fosters.com

By Christina Higginbotham

chigginbotham@fosters.com

Posted Dec. 20, 2012 at 3:15 AM

By Christina Higginbotham

chigginbotham@fosters.com

Posted Dec. 20, 2012 at 3:15 AM

BERWICK, Maineww — The story still makes the Bowie family giggle every year.

Aidan Bowie was just 3 years old at the time and had just received his very first wheelchair, with impressive light-up wheels, right around the holidays. Aidan was born with a developmental disability, but has made significant milestones of improvement with his handicap since.

Garreth and Heather Bowie have been Berwick residents for eight years. The comical story comes from one of their first Christmas’ spent in their new home.

Aidan has always had a very special relationship with his cousins, especially, Owen, who is about the same age.

“Owen is a tender hearted love bug who has always been attentive to Aidan,” said Heather Bowie.

On this particular Christmas, the cousins were waiting patiently for Aidan to wake up and come downstairs for some present opening. Sleepy eyed Aidan, nestled in his new light-up wheelchair, was waiting at the top of the stairs. He was quite a sight for all to see.

Owen, ever so cutely, said, “ Is this the new baby Jesus?”

Everyone boomed with laughter, as did Aidan. He was truly their Christmas miracle that morning.

The Bowies plan to travel to Connecticut for Christmas this year.

“They love spending time with their cousins. The boys are great in the car, even better than I am. We all love the holidays and seeing family,” said Heather Bowie.

Aidan is now 11 and has recently been updated to his first independent power chair. “This allows him to navigate himself wherever he chooses. It has changed his life so positively.”